Doggies do it for Mavis
By Luke Voogt
Grovedale’s Mavis Govan was “still up on a cloud” Monday morning after her beloved “doggies” lifted the Premiership Cup this weekend.
“I couldn’t...
Diana’s Taylor-made for business
Geelong businesswoman Diana Taylor has made the finals of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year awards in the private and corporate category.
The...
Geelong Grammar paedophile skips the country
A paedophile who taught at Geelong Grammar has evaded a new investigation after an inter-agency bungle let him return to Ireland, Fairfax has reported.
Victoria...
20% crime surge in Geelong puts more heat on Police Minister Neville
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s crime rate has lept by 20 per cent in a year, according to data released on Thursday.
Offences jumped from 8460 to...
Users slam plans to boot buses out of main street
By Luke Voogt
Planning authorities have wrongly blamed bus passengers for declining trade on Moorabool Street, according to a Geelong public transport advocate.
Passengers were fed...
Carbon, tree on admins’ agenda
A green bent emerged among Geelong’s council administrators during a series of decisions this week.
Slashing “carbon” emissions and protecting Bellarine Peninsula yellow gums were...
Ghost hunters to ‘stream’ from gaol
By Luke Voogt
Tour guide Deb Robinson will join a live, worldwide hunt for “paranormal evidence” at Geelong Gaol this Sunday.
Ms Robinson is part of...
66 years of barracking for Doggies
By Luke Voogt
Grovedale’s Mavis Govan hopes to again see her beloved Western Bulldogs win a grand final, 62 years after watching the club’s only...
Political intrigue staged in musical
Upcoming musical Chess is “more than black and white" for Geelong actor Jules Hart.
“Although the story is around chess, the game is used more...
Beachfront turns 20 in style
Anglesea Beachfront’s 20th birthday will be one of the biggest parties this year, according to the caravan park’s manager Justin Morris.
“Enjoy some excellent local...
State turns off $80m Geelong-Melbourne water pipeline
Authorities will turn off Geelong’s $80 million water pipeline from Melbourne less than six months after turning it on for the first time.
The Melbourne...
Art for every space
Not-for-profit organisation Platform Arts hopes its new exhibition will see local art permeate personal, public and business spaces.
After Walter Hopps, the organisation’s inaugural community...
